Name: Reem Awad

Age: 21

Hometown: Dalton

High school: Dalton High School

Major: BBA Marketing

Expected graduation date: May 2020

Why did you choose Dalton State? I have family members who attended here

What does it mean to you to be part of the Roadrunner Nation? It is an honor knowing that I will be a Dalton State alumna one day and the fact that most of my family has graduated from Dalton State as well makes it that much more special.

What do you plan to do after graduation? Go to law school or get my MBA.

Who is/was your favorite professor and why? Professor Hammontree because she is so enthusiastic while she teaches.

What activities are you involved in on campus? I am on the Frisbee team, and I enjoy playing ping pong in the student center.

Where is your favorite study spot? Student Center

Where is your favorite hangout? Game Room

What is the last book you read? The Great Gatsby

Favorite comfort food? Butter pecan ice cream

If you had a theme song, what would it be? “The Man” by Aloe Blacc

Favorite line from a movie? “Better out than in I always say” - Shrek

What do you feel most proud of? Having a successful family and having them push me to become better every day.

If you won the lottery, what would you do? Donate money to Palestine, where my family is from.

What cheers you up? Playing sports and doing fun activities

What is your favorite book? The Great Gatsby

Where is your favorite place to eat? Any authentic Mexican restaurant in Dalton

What did you want to be when you were a kid? An astronaut

As a Roadrunner, what does it mean to Run Boldly? Well for me, to Run Boldly means run for your destiny. Run and be the best that you could be. Run and become awesome! So that’s exactly on what I plan to do. I’m just going to keep running until I’m satisfied with where I end up.